You are not alone.

Below is a curated list of trusted mental health organisations, helplines, and specialist services across the UK. These resources may be helpful alongside, may provide therapy or supportive services.

Any external web links are provided for convenience only.

Crisis & Immediate Support

If you are in immediate danger or crisis, please use the following services:

NHS Urgent Mental Health Advice

999

Samaritans – 24/7 Support

Phone: 116 123

Samaritans Website

Shout – Text Support (24/7)

Text SHOUT to 85258

Shout Website

NHS Talking Therapies

Find NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT)

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support

MindOut – LGBTQ Mental Health Charity

LGBT Foundation

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline: 0800 0119 100

Black & Ethnically Diverse Communities

Black Minds Matter UK

BEAM – Black Emotional & Mental Health

The Baobab Centre (Refugee & Trauma Support)

Young People & Families

YoungMinds.org.uk

Childline – 24/7 Helpline

Childline Website

Phone: 0800 1111

Ethical & Professional Bodies

These organisations set professional standards for therapy in the UK.

BACP – British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

NCPS – National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

UKCP – UK Council for Psychotherapy

BABCP – CBT Practitioners

HCPC – Health & Care Professions Council

Additional Specialist Services

MIND

Rethink Mental Illness

Refuge – Domestic Abuse Support

SurvivorsUK (Male Sexual Violence Support)

Alcohol & Addiction support

Alcoholics Anonymous AA National helpline 0800 917 7650

Narcotics Anonymous UKNA Helpline 0300 999 1212

Gamblers Anonymous Information tel 0330 094 0322

Free, confidential help and support for everyone affected by their parent’s drinking, and those concerned for their welfare: NACOA.CO.UK helpline tel 0800 358 3456

Confidential Online Therapy (My Services)

If you’re looking for online therapeutic support, you are welcome to learn more about my services: link to site Talk Therapy with Claire